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HJT - matt782

I've been trying all day to get rid of this stuff. Basically, it first appeared when i couldn't IM anyone on AOL Instant Messenger and then I also noticed that my hompage on IE was always reset to "about:blank" and several new favorites appeared. I've tried running every spyware and adware removal software I can find, including: -Spybot -AdAware -HSRemove -about:blaster -Spyware Blaster

I've also run several normal virus scans with Norton. And i still have it. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated, as i don't want to have to format my computer.....My hijack this log is attached below.

You already downloaded Aboutbuster which is good. Start AboutBuster.exe. Click OK, Update, Check For Update and download the updates if present. Close aboutbuster now, because you may not run it yet, that's for later.

*Please reboot your system into SAFE MODE. °To get into the Windows XP Safe mode as the computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu". Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

*Go to start >run and type: services.msc and click OK Scroll down in that list until you find the service Network Security Service (NSS) Doubleclick on it. In the window that will appear, click on "Stop" and change the Startup Type to disabled. Click apply and OK and close all open windows.

*Start hijackthis and click scan and put a checkmark next to the following items:

*Start Aboutbuster and let it scan. Click Ok/yes for every instruction that aboutbuster is giving you. Let it scan a second time to make sure it can get rid of everything. When finished, click 'save log'

*Start Cwshredder and click FIX

*Go to start > run and type: cleanmgr and click ok. Let it scan your system for files to remove. Make sure Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files, and Recycle Bin are the only things checked. Press OK to remove them.